Auxiliary Equipment - Homelink (R) Transmitter Testing
File In Section: 08 - Body and AccessoriesBulletin No.: 01-08-97-001A
Date: May, 2003
INFORMATION
Subject:
HomeLink(R) Transceiver/Garage Door Opener Transmitter Test Kit Available As Essential Tool
Models:
2004 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks
2004 and Prior HUMMER H2
with HomeLink(R) System
This bulletin is being revised to add model years and additional information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-97-001 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Important:
This bulletin is being reissued to emphasize that proper diagnostics must be followed as outlined in the respective vehicle's Service Manual including the utilization of essential tool J 41540-GM. Warranty part return reviews have indicated significant misdiagnosis events have and continue to occur where proper diagnostic steps and the utilization of this essential tool have not been conducted. These reviews have also indicated that the majority of component replacements were NOT necessary as they were operating as designed. By following the diagnostic steps outlined in Service Information (SI), including the usage of essential tool J 41540-GM, unnecessary part replacements and comeback repairs can be eliminated. The on-vehicle garage door opener transmitter/HomeLink(R) transceiver test tool has been available from Kent-Moore as an Essential Tool since 2000. The Integrated HomeLink(R) Tester, J 41540-GM, will aid in diagnosing garage door opener transmitter/HomeLink(R) transceiver concerns.
The Integrated HomeLink(R) Tester performs three functions:
^ Functionality test to determine all 3 channels of the HomeLink(R) system are able to send an RF signal.
^ Trains the vehicle HomeLink(R) system to be programmed with the customer's transmitter code.
^ Range test to determine if the vehicle HomeLink(R) system is operating in the 15-30 m (50-100 ft) range specified by HomeLink(R).
The test kit includes instructions that explain how to perform each test and what to do in case of a failure.
Important:
Before performing any tests, verify the customer's transmitter was manufactured after 1982. Garage door openers/transmitters manufactured prior to 1982 may not be compatible with the HomeLink(R) system.
The kit includes:
^ HomeLink(R) Tester (1)
^ Hand Held Transmitter (2)
^ 120V-to-12V Power Supply (3)
^ Instruction Sheet
HomeLink(R) also provides customer assistance for owners having difficulties programming their HomeLink(R) transmitters. You may wish to suggest the following options:
^ The customer may contact HomeLink(R) directly at 1-800-355-3515 for assistance. Assistance is available in English, French and Spanish languages.
^ The customer may also be directed to the HomeLink(R) website at www.homelink.com.
The website is user-friendly and actively demonstrates how to program the transmitter. Many newer garage door openers have a "rolling code" feature and the website does a great job of guiding the owner through the entire programming process.
The HomeLink(R) phone number, website address, and other useful information can also be found in Section 2 of the Owner's Manual under HomeLink(R) Transmitter.
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